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Highlights of Board of Education Meeting
June 11, 2012
RECOGNITION OF THE SOUTHWEST REGION PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR
Mr. Brett Thompson was recognized for being named as the Southwest Region Principal of the Year by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals. This will become official in late summer or fall. Brett will also be a candidate for the State Principal of the Year award.
CONSENT ITEMS
A. Approve Minutes and Documentation of the May 14, 2012, Board of Education Meeting
B. Approve Minutes of May 15, 2012, Community Forum
C. Declare Building Trades House as Surplus Property
D. Set Facilities Rental Fees
E. Uphold Fees for Sunshine Law Request for Executive Session Minutes & Filtering Rules
F. End-of-Year Bus Route Approval
Consent items were approved as presented.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
APPROVE BOARD POLICY & PROCEDURE UPDATES
The Board reviewed the following procedures and policies.
Procedures:
ADF-AP DISTRICT WELLNESS PROGRAM
DN-AP SURPLUS DISTRICT PROPERTY
EB-AP2 SAFETY PROGRAM Remove
EHB-AP TECHNOLOGY USAGE
IGD-AP1 DISTRICT-SPONSORED EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND GROUPS
IGD-AP2 DISTRICT-SPONSORED EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND GROUPS (Athletics—K-12 Districts)
JFCL-AP A+ SCHOOLS PROGRAM
KG-AP COMMUNITY USE OF DISTRICT FACILITIES
Policies:
AC PROHIBITION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT AND RETALIATION
ADF DISTRICT WELLNESS PROGRAM
DA FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
DI FISCAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING/ACCOUNTING SYSTEM
DN SURPLUS DISTRICT PROPERTY
ECB BUILDING AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
ECD TRAFFIC AND PARKING CONTROLS
ECG ANIMALS ON DISTRICT PROPERTY
EHB TECHNOLOGY USAGE
EI INSURANCE MANAGEMENT Rescind
EIA PROPERTY AND LIABILITY INSURANCE
GCBDA PROFESSIONAL STAFF SHORT-TERM LEAVES AND ABSENCES
GCBDAA PROFESSIONAL STAFF SICK LEAVE DONATION
GCPD SUSPENSION OF PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBERS
GDBDA SUPPORT STAFF LEAVES AND ABSENCES
GDBDAA SUPPORT STAFF SICK LEAVE DONATION
IC ACADEMIC CALENDAR/YEAR/DAY
IGD DISTRICT-SPONSORED EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND GROUPS
IGDA STUDENT-INITIATED GROUP USE OF DISTRICT FACILITIES
IGDJ INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS Rescind
IGDJA SPORTSMANSHIP IN INTERSCHOLASTIC COMPETITION Rescind
IND CEREMONIES AND OBSERVANCES
JHG REPORTING AND INVESTIGATING CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT
KG COMMUNITY USE OF DISTRICT FACILITIES
KK VISITORS TO DISTRICT PROPERTY/EVENTS
GCBDAB PROFESSIONAL STAFF ON-THE-JOB INCENTIVE
GDBDAB SUPPORT STAFF ON-THE-JOB INCENTIVE
The Board approved policies and procedures as presented.
OZARKS COCA-COLA/DR. PEPPER CONTRACT
The exclusive pour contract with Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper Bottling Company expires at the end of June. Superintendent Hadfield was directed to investigate various options. The District has a general offer on the table from Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper. Superintendent Hadfield will continue working with Coca-Cola to draft a contract.
NEW BUSINESS
SMALL LEARNING COMMUNITY UPDATE
The District provided the Board of Education with a review of the Small Learning Community initiative at Dogwood Elementary. The Superintendent felt it was imperative to get some results regarding the implementation of the process. At this time it is difficult to assess the effectiveness of the structure as it has been in place for just one school year. While academic results are limited, qualitative perceptual data was shared with the Board. Several staff members from Dogwood were in attendance and shared their perceptions of the Small Learning Community structure. They reported that it has been a positive experience, well received by students, parents, and teachers. Also Dr. Henry provided commentary regarding the academic services perception of the SLC structure.
COLLABORATIVE STRUCTURE
Over the course of late winter and spring, the District investigated options for child care on early release days. Dr. Henry shared information regarding that process. It appears there are several hurdles for the District in providing after-school care on early release days for our students. These hurdles include the number of students who might take advantage of the program, the number of supervisors that an after-school program might require, the logistics in making an after-school program a reality at the beginning of next year, along with a number of other unforeseen issues. It does not appear that an exploratory program will be possible at this point in time. The Board reviewed a summary of the work that has been completed regarding the feasibility of an after-school structure.
Dr. Hadfield briefed the Board on how surrounding districts deal with early release days and child care issues.Mike Pickford, Energy Education Specialist, was on hand at the Board meeting to give the Board a yearly update regarding progress in energy conservation within the District.
DISCIPLINE EVALUATION REPORTS
The Board reviewed information from each building related to discipline reports. Administrators were on hand to answer any questions from the Board. Discipline trends were noted.
REVIEW POLICIES, INCLUDING MSBA PACKET 2012B
The Board reviewed tabled policies from MSBA’s 2012A policy packet and new policies from the 2012B packet. Policies were tabled due to additional review by District attorneys regarding the policies. After review, the District feels MSBA’s policies regarding criminal background checks, references, resignations, terminations and non-renewal are appropriate. Several of these policies need to be approved by July 1, 2012, in order to comply with state statute. These policies will be placed on the June 28th agenda for the Board’s consideration.
(Tabled from 2012A)
GBEBC, Criminal Background Checks
IGBA, Programs for Students with Disabilities
(2012B Policies)
GBLB, References (Needs to be approved by July 1, 2012.)
GCPB, Resignation of Professional Staff Members
GCPE, Termination of Professional Staff Members
GCPF, Nonrenewal of Professional Staff Members
GDPB, Resignation of Support Staff Members (Employees Not Under Contract)
GDPD, Nonrenewal, Suspension and Termination of Support Staff Members
ACCEPT BID FOR HVAC SELF-CONTAINED UNITS
The District opened bids on June 8, 2012, and brought a recommendation to the Board at the meeting. These units will be placed at Hawthorn Elementary in order to continue the HVAC replacement that began two years ago.
The Board accepted a bid from Tin Men Mechanical, L.L.C. in the amount of $61,000 to replace ten self-contained HVAC rooftop units at Hawthorn Elementary.
This is an opportunity for the Board to report on upcoming meetings, meetings attended, registrations, and deadlines. The following items were mentioned:
· Next Board meeting, June 28, 2012, 7:00 a.m.
· All-Staff Breakfast, August 15, 2012, 7:00 a.m.
· MSBA Conference, September 27-30, 2012
· Senior citizen dance, possibly March 15, 2013
· Potluck date in August, possibly Saturday the 11th.
· MSBA Leadership Summit is this weekend. Nancy Masterson will attend.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
In compliance with State Statute 610.021 (closed meetings and closed records), the Board went into Executive Session for the following purposes:
1) Lease, purchase, or sale of real estate (610.021)(2).
2) Hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting particular employees (610.021)(3).
3) Individually identifiable personnel records, performance ratings, or records pertaining to employees (610.021)(13).